The World of Robert Bateman, Ramsay Derry — 1st Edition

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The World of Robert Bateman, Ramsay Derry — 1st Edition

Name: The World of Robert Bateman, Ramsay Derry — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6477
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Publication: Harmondsworth, Viking, 1989

Formatting: 4to, pp. 180.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The binding is remarkably tight and square, showing no signs of internal separation or structural fatigue, which is paramount for heavy, heavily illustrated quartos of this era. The boards are clean with only trivial shelf-wear to the extreme bottom edges and corners. Internally, the pages are crisp, bright, and completely free from foxing, moisture damage, or handling marks, preserving the high-quality colour reproductions perfectly. The black glossy dust jacket remains highly presentable and unclipped, though it exhibits minor creasing to the extremities, particularly at the spine ends, which is typical for jackets of this material. Overall, a highly attractive and well-preserved copy.

Catalogue Note: This is a 1989 later impression of the first UK edition, initially published in 1985 by Viking in association with Madison Press Books. It features over ninety meticulously reproduced colour plates of Robert Bateman’s acclaimed wildlife paintings, supplemented by his own natural history commentaries.

While not an elusive title on the open market, this edition remains a core reference work for collectors of contemporary wildlife art. The UK Viking imprint is well-regarded for its production quality and accurate colour matching, which remains vibrant and unoxidised in this copy.

The World of Robert Bateman offers a captivating journey into the wilderness through the eyes of one of the world's most celebrated nature artists. Featuring a rich selection of over ninety paintings, many reproduced here for the first time, the book pairs Bateman's stunning, highly detailed acrylics with insightful commentary by Ramsay Derry. From the rugged landscapes of the Canadian wilderness to the sweeping plains of East Africa, Bateman’s art not only captures the anatomical precision of his subjects but also their unique atmospheric habitats, making this an essential volume for naturalists and art lovers alike.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Ramsay Derry

Book Publisher: Viking

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Art & Architecture

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 180

Book Publication Year: 1989

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Robert Bateman

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Harmondsworth, United Kingdom

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